No-Bake Lemon Strawberry Pie

When the weather turns warm, I’m always looking for easy desserts that don’t require heating up the kitchen. That’s one reason I love this No-Bake Lemon Strawberry Pie.

Made with lemon gelatin, vanilla yogurt, fresh strawberries, and a graham cracker crust, it’s cool, creamy, light, and refreshing. The texture is almost mousse-like, while the combination of lemon and strawberries creates a classic flavor pairing that’s hard to resist.

It’s also incredibly simple to make. Aside from boiling a little water to dissolve the gelatin, there’s no cooking required. Just mix, chill, top with fresh strawberries, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Whether you’re looking for an easy summer dessert, a lighter holiday treat, or something to bring to a potluck or picnic, this pie is always a crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love This No-Bake Lemon Strawberry Pie

• No oven required
• Easy make-ahead dessert
• Cool, creamy, and refreshing
• Made with simple ingredients
• Perfect for spring and summer
• Fresh strawberries add beautiful color and flavor
• Lighter than many traditional cream pies
• Great for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings

Ingredients & Substitutions

Sugar-free lemon gelatin – Provides the pie’s bright lemon flavor and helps it set. Lime, orange, peach, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, or pineapple gelatin can be substituted.

Boiling water – Needed to dissolve the gelatin.

Vanilla yogurt – Creates the creamy filling. I like Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Greek Yogurt, but any vanilla yogurt works. Lemon yogurt is another great option.

Mint extract – Adds a subtle freshness that complements both the lemon and strawberries. If you don’t have it, simply leave it out.

Reduced-fat graham cracker crust – Keeps preparation easy. A regular graham cracker crust or vanilla wafer crust also works.

Fresh strawberries – The perfect topping for this pie. Choose ripe, sweet berries for the best flavor.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 172 calories and 3 WW Points.

To keep the calories, sugar, and Weight Watchers points low in this easy no-bake dessert you’ll want to use sugar-free jello and yogurt. I opted for Oikos Triple Zero vanilla Greek yogurt which is sweetened with stevia. 

To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
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How to Make No Bake Lemon Strawberry Pie

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the gelatin to the boiling water and stir until it is completely dissolved.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt and mint extract.

Step 4: Add 1/2 cup of the gelatin mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 5: Pour yogurt mixture into the pie crust, cover with an upside plate or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until set, at least 2 hours.

Step 6: Cover the pie with the strawberry halves by arranging them cut-side down.

Step 7: Reheat the remaining gelatin mixture in the microwave (affiliate link) until fluid and brush over the strawberries.

Step 8: Return pie to refrigerator and continue chilling until ready to serve.

Step 9: Cut into 12 slices and serve, plain or with a dollop of light whipped topping.

Step 10: Store any leftover pie in an airtight container, or tightly wrapped with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes, Variations & Substitutions

This pie is wonderfully adaptable. Once you learn the basic method, you can create all sorts of flavor combinations.

Try one of these variations:

• Lime gelatin + strawberries
• Orange gelatin + mandarin oranges
• Peach gelatin + sliced peaches
• Raspberry gelatin + raspberries
• Strawberry gelatin + strawberries
• Cherry gelatin + cherries
• Pineapple gelatin + pineapple chunks

For a stronger lemon flavor, stir a teaspoon of freshly grated lemon zest into the yogurt mixture.

The mint extract adds a subtle freshness, but the pie is equally delicious without it.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled:

• Plain and simple
• With a dollop of light whipped topping
• Garnished with additional fresh strawberries
• With a few blueberries for a patriotic summer dessert
• Alongside coffee, tea, or iced tea

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Because of the fresh strawberries on top, this pie is best enjoyed within the first couple of days.

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Recipe source: Homemade in a Hurry: More than 300 Shortcut Recipes for Delicious Home Cooked Meals (affiliate link) by Andrew Schloss

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this pie ahead?

Yes. In fact, it’s an ideal make-ahead dessert. Prepare it the day before serving and refrigerate overnight.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Fresh strawberries work best for topping the pie. Frozen berries tend to release too much moisture as they thaw.

Can I use a different yogurt?

Absolutely. Vanilla, lemon, strawberry, or even plain Greek yogurt all work well.

Is the mint extract necessary?

No. It adds a subtle freshness, but the pie is delicious without it.

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